Quality Manager - Washington, PA

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Job Summary

We're seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee quality assurance and control operations on-site in Washington, PA. In this hands-on role, you'll ensure products meet the highest standards and comply with industry regulations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, deep process knowledge, and experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS). If you're passionate about quality and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and maintain the plants quality management system in accordance with ISO standards or other relevant certifications
• Supervise quality control inspectors and technicians, providing training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Inspect materials, components, and finished products using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, weld inspections)
• Establish and enforce quality procedures, standards, and specifications throughout the production process
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes (RCA, 8D, or similar methodologies)
• Maintain documentation and quality records, including inspection reports, test data, and calibration logs
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements
• Conduct internal and external audits; coordinate customer and regulatory inspections
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, rework, scrap rates) and prepare reports for management
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in all quality-related activities

What you will bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of quality control/assurance experience in metal fabrication or a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of metalworking processes including welding, cutting, forming, and machining
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AWS, ASME)
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $80,400- $105,000 annually, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.